Life Sciences Summit 2026
Get ready for Life Sciences Summit 2026
Advancing a Bio-Future for Aotearoa and Beyond
The Life Sciences Summit 2026 offers a unique opportunity to explore how biology is shaping the future of innovation, technology, and policy in Aotearoa and beyond. This is the premier gathering of New Zealand’s life sciences ecosystem — a place to connect with a highly engaged audience of researchers, startups, investors, government leaders, and industry experts, and to help build a thriving, future-focused bioeconomy.
“The Life Sciences Summit 2026 is where science, technology, and policy come together. This year, we put biology at the center — shaping conversations around innovation, investment, and impact. Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, startup, or industry leader, you’re part of building a bio-future for Aotearoa and beyond.”
– Zahra Champion, Executive Director, BioTechNZ
Three Days in Wellington
Explore our three-day conference programme filled with inspiring keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities in the company of biotech leaders from Aotearoa and around the world.
The summit takes place at Tākina Convention Centre in Wellington, beginning with an exclusive Touchdown Tour featuring visits to leading biotech facilities including the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research and Te Kāuru – Ferrier Research Institute – Synthetic & analytical chemistry and Biotechnologies Group labs.
The two-day main programme focuses on crucial topics like advanced technologies, the future of NZ’s bioeconomy, gene tech regulation, quantum biology, and alternative funding models.
The Life Sciences Summit 2026 provides Aotearoa’s life sciences ecosystem with an opportunity to share insights, spark collaboration, and shape a thriving and innovative bioeconomy for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
Created by BioTechNZ and Tech New Zealand, this is a must-attend event for New Zealand’s life sciences ecosystem.
Why Be Part of Life Sciences Summit 2026?
- Connect with NZ and global life sciences leaders
- Shape the future through biology, advanced tech, and innovation
- Network with researchers, government, and investors
- Learn, collaborate, and be inspired
Details
- Date: Mar 9 – Mar 11
- Time: 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
- Event Type: Physical
- Venue: Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wellington
